Balaclava vs. Baklava: What's the Difference?

Balaclava and Baklava Definitions
Balaclava
A knitted cap covering the head and neck with an opening for the eyes or face, used as cold-weather gear especially by soldiers, mountain climbers, and skiers.
Baklava
A dessert made of paper-thin layers of pastry, chopped nuts, and honey.
Balaclava
A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.
Baklava
A popular sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry. since c. 1650; modern spelling since 1800s
Balaclava
A ski mask with holes for the eyes and, sometimes, the nose and mouth, which may be rolled up and worn like a toque or pulled over the face for greater protection.
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Baklava
Rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey
Balaclava
Close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face.
Balaclava
A cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face